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Weather & Climate in Guastatoya, Guatemala
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Guastatoya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,706 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 76.7°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,706 ft (520 m) |
| Area | 104.2 sq mi (269.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 238/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.8544°N, 90.0699°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
714 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| May 17, 2023 | 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala | M6.4 | 84 km | 252 km |
| May 10, 1998 | 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala | M6.3 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Jun 6, 1999 | 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala | M6.3 | 130 km | 33 km |
| May 3, 2009 | 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala | M6.3 | 120 km | 108 km |
| Sep 18, 1991 | 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala | M6.2 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Mar 25, 2013 | 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala | M6.2 | 59 km | 189 km |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala | M6.2 | 28 km | 272 km |
| Mar 17, 2005 | 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala | M6.1 | 145 km | 197 km |
| Jan 27, 2024 | 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala | M6.1 | 106 km | 90 km |
| Dec 22, 1997 | 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala | M6.1 | 127 km | 59 km |
| Dec 4, 1997 | 33 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala | M6.0 | 149 km | 81 km |
| Aug 25, 2003 | 5 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala | M6.0 | 141 km | 100 km |
| Sep 12, 1993 | 27 km S of Taxisco, Guatemala | M6.0 | 121 km | 68 km |
| Jan 18, 2010 | 17 km SW of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador | M5.9 | 125 km | 55 km |
| Jan 23, 2001 | 13 km NW of Puerto San José, Guatemala | M5.9 | 130 km | 64 km |
| Dec 12, 1999 | 0 km SSW of Sololá, Guatemala | M5.8 | 120 km | 158 km |
| Jun 8, 2007 | 11 km SSE of Puerto San José, Guatemala | M5.8 | 136 km | 48 km |
| Aug 22, 1993 | Guatemala | M5.8 | 97 km | 108 km |
| Jan 9, 2025 | 10 km E of Acajutla, El Salvador | M5.8 | 144 km | 95 km |
| Jun 18, 2018 | 12 km SW of Guanagazapa, Guatemala | M5.7 | 106 km | 99 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 288 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 298 km |
| 2005 | Adrian | Category 1 | 81 mph | 263 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 210 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2005 | LAGO DE ATITLAN | Meteorological | 4.0 m | — | 128 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 116 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tahual (51 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 51 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 56 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 58 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 61 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 64 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 68 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 78 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 86 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 92 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 95 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 7.6 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 7.6 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in |
Guastatoya has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in January to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.3") and January the driest (0.5").